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Jaime Devesa

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Since: Jun 11, 2006
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(Msg. 1) Posted: Sun Jun 11, 2006 1:13 am
Post subject: Unable to turn on Windows Defender in Security Center
Archived from groups: microsoft>public>windows>vista>security (more info?)

I'm having some issues with the Malware Protection in the Security Center.

First, any of the anti-virus programs I've installed are detected by the SC.
Neither the EZ anti-virus nor the AVAST are detected. Both states that are
Windows Vista Beta 2 Ready. But they don't work for me.

And finally, I can't turn on Windows Defender in the Security Center. When I
try to activate it, he searches for any available update. Once he detects he
is up to date, a warning message window pops-up and there's no way to turn it
on.

Because of these two issues, I'm continuosly getting alerts from the
Security Center. And I know that both programs are up and running.

Any idea? Thanks in advance

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Rusty H

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Since: Jun 11, 2006
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(Msg. 2) Posted: Sun Jun 11, 2006 8:21 am
Post subject: Re: Unable to turn on Windows Defender in Security Center [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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I have the same issue. When Vista was initially loaded, both the AVAST and
Windows Defender were detected and worked normally in Security Center.
About two days later, after a reboot, I got same issue as you with the
Security Center. I reported the problem to MS (Feedback, MS Beta Client)
and I would ask that you do the same as it may help them troubleshoot the
problem.


"Jaime Devesa" <JaimeDevesa RemoveThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:199E9616-319E-4E06-B0D2-2D4F1EAF1F80@microsoft.com...
> I'm having some issues with the Malware Protection in the Security Center.
>
> First, any of the anti-virus programs I've installed are detected by the
> SC.
> Neither the EZ anti-virus nor the AVAST are detected. Both states that are
> Windows Vista Beta 2 Ready. But they don't work for me.
>
> And finally, I can't turn on Windows Defender in the Security Center. When
> I
> try to activate it, he searches for any available update. Once he detects
> he
> is up to date, a warning message window pops-up and there's no way to turn
> it
> on.
>
> Because of these two issues, I'm continuosly getting alerts from the
> Security Center. And I know that both programs are up and running.
>
> Any idea? Thanks in advance

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Jonathan

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Since: Jun 28, 2006
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(Msg. 3) Posted: Wed Jun 28, 2006 10:25 pm
Post subject: RE: Unable to turn on Windows Defender in Security Center [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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I am also having the same problem. The Security Center recoginizes Trend
Micro but doesn't recognize Windows Defender and reports it as "off".
According to the Task Manager Windows Defender is running (MSASCui.exe).

"Jaime Devesa" wrote:

> I'm having some issues with the Malware Protection in the Security Center.
>
> First, any of the anti-virus programs I've installed are detected by the SC.
> Neither the EZ anti-virus nor the AVAST are detected. Both states that are
> Windows Vista Beta 2 Ready. But they don't work for me.
>
> And finally, I can't turn on Windows Defender in the Security Center. When I
> try to activate it, he searches for any available update. Once he detects he
> is up to date, a warning message window pops-up and there's no way to turn it
> on.
>
> Because of these two issues, I'm continuosly getting alerts from the
> Security Center. And I know that both programs are up and running.
>
> Any idea? Thanks in advance
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glawther

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Since: Aug 09, 2006
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Wed Aug 09, 2006 12:53 pm
Post subject: RE: Unable to turn on Windows Defender in Security Center [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Same problem here. Just started in the last few days. I first noticed that
Defender seemed to be having trouble updating definitions, then I started
getting SC alerts that Defender was not on, and than I had no virus software.
Defender does appear to be on and I've used Trend Micros Vista Beta since I
installed Vista. Something has changed.

"Jaime Devesa" wrote:

> I'm having some issues with the Malware Protection in the Security Center.
>
> First, any of the anti-virus programs I've installed are detected by the SC.
> Neither the EZ anti-virus nor the AVAST are detected. Both states that are
> Windows Vista Beta 2 Ready. But they don't work for me.
>
> And finally, I can't turn on Windows Defender in the Security Center. When I
> try to activate it, he searches for any available update. Once he detects he
> is up to date, a warning message window pops-up and there's no way to turn it
> on.
>
> Because of these two issues, I'm continuosly getting alerts from the
> Security Center. And I know that both programs are up and running.
>
> Any idea? Thanks in advance
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Mel_P

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Since: Oct 21, 2006
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(Msg. 5) Posted: Sat Oct 21, 2006 10:04 am
Post subject: RE: Unable to turn on Windows Defender in Security Center [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Same problem for me - initially OK, then reports Defender not working and
looks for update - let's hope MS resolve this one!
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"glawther" wrote:

> Same problem here. Just started in the last few days. I first noticed that
> Defender seemed to be having trouble updating definitions, then I started
> getting SC alerts that Defender was not on, and than I had no virus software.
> Defender does appear to be on and I've used Trend Micros Vista Beta since I
> installed Vista. Something has changed.
>
> "Jaime Devesa" wrote:
>
> > I'm having some issues with the Malware Protection in the Security Center.
> >
> > First, any of the anti-virus programs I've installed are detected by the SC.
> > Neither the EZ anti-virus nor the AVAST are detected. Both states that are
> > Windows Vista Beta 2 Ready. But they don't work for me.
> >
> > And finally, I can't turn on Windows Defender in the Security Center. When I
> > try to activate it, he searches for any available update. Once he detects he
> > is up to date, a warning message window pops-up and there's no way to turn it
> > on.
> >
> > Because of these two issues, I'm continuosly getting alerts from the
> > Security Center. And I know that both programs are up and running.
> >
> > Any idea? Thanks in advance
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aurise




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(Msg. 6) Posted: Sun Jan 21, 2007 8:20 pm
Post subject: Re: Unable to turn on Windows Defender in Security Center [Login to view extended thread Info.]

same here... since 2 days i can't turn it on in security center
but defender is working...
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atinofsoup




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(Msg. 7) Posted: Sun Feb 25, 2007 7:57 am
Post subject: Re: Unable to turn on Windows Defender in Security Center [Login to view extended thread Info.]

Hi all,

Im having the same problem as you guys in this thread, Iv been searching all places for a solution for the last few hours as this is driving me nuts!


First week or so running a genuin Vista Ultimate 32 bit was FINE , then like others in this thread turned on one day to get security alerts saying I had no Virus protection and saying that wiondows defender was OFF<

I am using AVG 7.5 witch was working fine and recognised by security center before this, I have tried to switch on windows defender and sveral diffrent antivirus apps that all install and work fine but none are recognised by the security center,

Any hep or advice on this would be much appreciated
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barahm




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(Msg. 8) Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2007 3:12 am
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Avast AV not recognized and unable to turn on Windows Defender. Same problems. I am at a lose.
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Forrest-Gump




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(Msg. 9) Posted: Sun Mar 25, 2007 1:12 am
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same problem here ... i have avast and i can not turn on windows defender since 2 days ago Confused
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